Planning Permission in Kilkenny
Planning applications in Kilkenny are decided by Kilkenny County Council. This guide covers what it costs, how long it takes, and how to apply — we track 8,896 planning applications in Kilkenny so you can see what gets approved.
Looking for Kilkenny ePlanning? Search and track Kilkenny County Council applications on eplanning.ie, or browse the Kilkenny register here without the council's search form.
Kilkenny planning statistics 2026: Kilkenny County Council has received 718 planning applications so far in 2026, and 94% of the 361 decided to date were granted. Source: Irish planning statistics, compiled daily from the public register.
First: you may not need planning permission
Rear extensions under 45 sq m, most sheds and garages, and rooftop solar panels are usually exempted development — Kilkenny's local authority logged 17 exempted development notifications in 2018-2022. Two minutes with our free checker could save you months and thousands of euro.
Check if your project is exemptHow to apply for planning permission in Kilkenny
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Check if you need permission at all
Many small projects - rear extensions under 45 sq m, sheds, rooftop solar - are exempted development and need no application. Check before you spend anything.
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Request a pre-planning consultation
Kilkenny County Council offers free pre-planning meetings. They flag issues with your site or design before you commit to drawings.
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Prepare drawings and documents
You will need site location maps, layout plans, elevations, and sections - almost always prepared by an architect, engineer, or architectural technician.
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Publish notices
Place a notice in an approved local newspaper and erect a site notice. The application must be lodged within 2 weeks of the newspaper notice.
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Submit and wait for a decision
Lodge the application with the fee. The council checks validity, the public has 5 weeks to comment, and a decision is due within 8 weeks.
Full details in our step-by-step application guide and pre-submission checklist.
Where to apply in Kilkenny
Kilkenny County Council
Recent planning applications in Kilkenny
latest lodged 12 Oct 2026The most recent applications received by Kilkenny County Council, from the public planning register. Seeing what your neighbours are applying for, and what gets granted, is the quickest way to judge your own chances.
- 12 Oct 20262660647
for • New 40,000ltr underground fuel tank and alterations to the existing fuel infrastructure. • All other associated site development works.
Certa Service Station , Castlecomer Road , Kilkenny
- 9 Oct 20262660646
to renovate and extend existing dwelling house to include a family apartment, decommission existing septic tank and install a new a septic tank and percolation area and all necessary and associated site works and retention permission for a temporary structure for the duration of the development works
Castletown , Crosspatrick , Co Kilkenny
- 9 Oct 20262682
to demolish existing Single storey dwelling, build single storey dwelling house, site entrance and associated site works on my lands
Rathpoleen , Crosspatrick , Johnstown
- 9 Oct 20262683
to demolish existing shed and utility room and build new utility room and wet room and associated site works
10 St Josephs Terrace , Urlingford , Co. Kilkenny
- 8 Oct 20262660641
for 1) Portal frame shed for parking and visual maintenance of lorries, trailers and general storage, 2) Portacabin office and toilets with foul sewerage holding tank, 3) Change of use of agricultural ground to HGV parking on site, 4) Concrete retaining wall to section of parking area, 5) Installation of surface water system and vehicle wash, petrol oil interceptor and soakaway, 6) Two temporary storage areas for storage of third party site offices and containers used on large construction sites based in the Southeast and 7) Electric entrance gate and Permission to modify entrance to set back boundary to east for sightlines and all associated site works
Waddingstown and Ballincurra South , Mooncoin , Co. Kilkenny
- 8 Oct 20262660642
of alterations, extension and change of use of an existing building from a domestic garage to a dog boarding kennel together with all associated site works.
Kilcullen , Thomastown , Co. Kilkenny
- 8 Oct 20262660643
for a new residential development of 7 No. two storey three bedroom townhouse dwellings, access provided via an existing estate road at Kingscourt. The provision of landscaping and boundary treatments, new planting, water and utility services and connections, re routing of an existing foul sewer line and all enabling and ancillary development works above and below ground, plus demolition of existing estate entrance archway
KINGSCOURT , CALLAN , CO KILKENNY
- 8 Oct 20262660644
for (1) demolition of the existing dwelling and two outbuildings, (2) construction of 5 no. single-storey dwellings comprising 4 no. 1-bedroom supported living units and 1 no. 2-bedroom staff/support dwelling, (3) relocation of the existing vehicular entrance, new internal access driveway and car parking, (4) all associated site services and ancillary site development works
The Round House , Kells , Co. Kilkenny
Browse all 8,896 planning applications in Kilkenny, including this week's lodgements, decisions and appeals.
Planning permission fees in Kilkenny
Application fees are set nationally, so Kilkenny charges the same as every other county:
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New house | €65 |
| Domestic extension or garage | €34 |
| Outline permission | 75% of the full fee |
| Retention permission | 3× the standard fee (€195 for a house) |
| Appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála | €220 |
Professional fees for drawings and managing the application are the real cost — see the fees guide or estimate yours with the fee calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does planning permission cost in Kilkenny?
The statutory application fee is the same across Ireland: 65 euro for a new house and 34 euro for a domestic extension or garage. Retention permission costs three times the standard fee. On top of that, most applicants pay a professional (architect, engineer, or planning consultant) for drawings and the application itself - typically 1,500 to 5,000 euro depending on the project.
How long does planning permission take in Kilkenny?
Kilkenny County Council must decide within 8 weeks of receiving a valid application. There is a 5-week period for public observations, and a 4-week appeal window after the decision. A request for further information restarts the clock, so 3 to 6 months end to end is common.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Kilkenny?
Not always. Rear extensions up to 45 square metres are generally exempt from planning permission, subject to conditions on height, remaining garden space, and previous extensions. The same national exemption rules apply in Kilkenny as everywhere in Ireland.
How long does planning permission last in Kilkenny?
A grant of planning permission normally lasts 5 years from the date of the decision. If you have not substantially completed the work in that time you must apply again or seek an extension of duration.
Where do I submit a planning application in Kilkenny?
Applications go to Kilkenny County Council, online through eplanning.ie or on paper at the council offices. You must also publish a newspaper notice and erect a site notice before applying.
Related guides
Planning permission in neighbouring counties
The fees, timelines and exemptions are set nationally, so the process in Kilkenny is the same as next door. What changes is the council, its development plan, and how often it grants.
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